PROJECT OVERVIEW

You have a project as a project manager to open a new business most particularly a restaurant

No matter your choice, the duration of your project must be at least 3 months (from start to conclusion), and it must include a lesson learned session and a celebration event at the end of the project.

The budget for your project is CAD 100,000.00

Come up with the following criteria of a project with all the High-level information about the project to include a description, goals and objectives, performance criteria, assumptions, constraints, and milestones.

1. Project Description This section describes the approach the project will use to address the business problem(s). This includes what the project will consist of, a general description of how it will be executed, and the purpose of it.

1. Goals and Objectives This section lists the business goals and objectives which are supported by the project and how the project will address them.

Business Goal/Objective	Description

1. Project Performance This section describes the measures that will be used to gauge the project's performance and outcomes as they relate to key resources, processes, or services.

Example:

Key Resource/Process/Service	Performance Measure
Reporting	The web-based system will reduce reporting discrepancies (duplicates and gaps) and require reconciliation every 6 months instead of monthly.
Timesheet/Admin data entry	Eliminate managers' non-billable work by allowing employees to enter their data directly.
Software and System Maintenance	Decrease in cost and staff requirements as system maintenance will be reduced from once every month to once every 6 months with the new system.
Staff Resources	Elimination of 5 staff positions in HR and payroll which are no longer required as several functions will now be automated.

1. Project Assumptions This section lists the preliminary assumptions for the proposed project. As the project is selected and moves into detailed project planning, the list of assumptions will most likely grow as the project plan is developed. However, for the business case there should be at least a preliminary list from which to build.

1. Project Constraints This section lists the preliminary constraints for the proposed project. As the project is selected and moves into detailed project planning, the list of constraints will most likely grow as the project plan is developed. However, for the business case there should be at least a preliminary list from which to build.
2. Major Project Milestones This section lists the major project milestones and their target completion dates. Since this is the business case, these milestones and target dates are general and in no way final. It is important to note that as the project planning moves forward, a base-lined schedule including all milestones will be completed.

Example:

Milestones/Deliverables	Target Date
Project Charter	01/01/20xx
Project Plan Review and Completion	03/01/20xx
Project Kickoff	03/10/20xx
Phase I Complete	04/15/20xx
Phase II Complete	06/15/20xx
Phase III Complete	08/15/20xx
Phase IV Complete	10/15/20xx
Phase V Complete	12/15/20xx
Closeout/Project Completion	12/31/20xx

1. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

All projects should support the organization's strategy and strategic plans in order to add value and maintain executive and organizational support. This section provides an overview of the organizational strategic plans that are related to the project. This includes the strategic plan, what the plan calls for, and how the project supports the strategic plan.

Example:

Plan	Goals/Objectives	Relationship to Project
20xx Smith Consulting Strategic Plan for Information Management	Improve record keeping and information management	This project will allow for real-time information and data entry, increased information accuracy, and a consolidated repository for all payroll and administrative data
20xx Smith Consulting Strategic Plan for Information Management	Utilize new technology to support company and department missions more effectively	New technology will allow many payroll and administrative functions to be automated reducing the levels of staff required to manage these systems
20xx Smith Consulting Strategic Plan for Human Capital	Engage the workforce and improve employee retention	This project allows the employee to take an active role in managing his/her payroll and administrative elections